By Dr. Selena Eon, ND Healthy diets come in many kinds and depend on the needs & tastes of individual households. Finding a healthy diet that fits you and your family takes trial, error and knowledge. You may need to consult a health care practitioner for advice. Budget conscious cooking can be an extremely healthful […]

Dr. Nicole, what is the best diet? The best diet is the diet that works for YOU. The best diet is something that you can healthfully follow for the rest of your life. The best diet for you is the diet that gives you energy, keeps your health in balance, helps you to be emotionally […]

By Dr. Nicole Sundene Honestly, I’m not sure if the NY officials in charge of the “Obesity Tax” truly intend to call it thus, or if the media has just coined the phrase. However, there are many more causes than just soda when it comes to obesity. And there are many more ills upon society […]

Finding a truly healthy nutrition bar can be tough as I noted in my article, “Zing Bars Awarded Best Nutrition Bar 2008.” I interviewed the makers of Zing Bars, nutritionists Michael Kaplan, ND, Minh-Hai Tran, MS, RD and Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD to help us better understand the common allergens found in nutrition bars. #1 […]

By Dr. Scott Olsen, author of “Sugarettes” How do artificial sweeteners cause obesity? When people first start to think about a sugar-free diet, they think they should reach for artificial sweeteners. This may not be the best idea. Here is the crux of the problem with artificial sweeteners: They don’t do what you want them […]

Finding a truly healthy nutrition bar can be tough as I noted in my article, “Zing Bars Awarded Best Nutrition Bar 2008.” I interviewed the makers of Zing Bars, nutritionists Michael Kaplan, ND, Minh-Hai Tran, MS, RD and Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD to help us better understand the following qualities to look for in a […]

By Christine H. Farlow, D.C. Whether you breast-feed or bottle-feed your baby, there may be harmful chemicals in the food you feed them. Many additives in the food you eat may be very dangerous to your health. And since what you eat, you feed to your baby when you breast-feed, the chemicals that are harmful […]

By Bonnie Pfiester Fitness Trainer The Pilgrims were on a high-protein, low-carb diet In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast known as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations. I’ve often wondered what was on their menu back then. Something tells me it wasn’t high-calorie stuffing and pumpkin pie. From […]

The Corn Industry is spending massive amounts of advertising dollars trying to convince us that high-fructose-corn syrup is just as “good for you” as sugar. But does it really matter? Let’s talk to Dr. Scott Olsen about the differences between sugar and high-fructose-corn-syrup. In your medical opinion…what is worse: Sugar or high fructose corn syrup? […]

By Christine H. Farlow, D.C. Do you read the ingredients on the label of every item you put in your grocery cart? Or do you just read what’s jumps out at you on the package? If you’re not reading the ingredients in the tiny print, you’re probably eating additives that are dangerous to your health, […]